Netherlands

Van der Molen

<p>The 24.08-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7731" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Molen (Company)">Van der Molen</a> expedition yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13963" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Varnebank24.08m (79'0&quot;)Van der Molen1965"><em>Varnebank</em></a> is on the market with James Nason of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser  (Company)">Fraser</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/382181/image/large-b8a06a847797738ea7be4cc6d70fcae3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/382181">She was originally built in the Netherlands in 1965 for North Sea fisheries and was converted by Floor Kersten between 2004 and 2007. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" target="_blank">yacht for sale</a> features naval architecture and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/45" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pieter Beeldsnijder Design (Company)">Pieter Beeldsnijder Design</a>, with interiors by Luro Enkhuizen.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/382155/image/large-9b685393729ffd7b64585b2b259493ff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/382155"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/382156/image/large-685487b124350c3fffeb5c22496436c6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/382156">During her three-year conversion in Holland, her machinery, electronics, plumbing, wiring and interior spaces were completely stripped out, leaving only the steel hull and superstructure. Her hull plating above and below the waterline was replaced, and her pilothouse was rebuilt in aluminium to reduce weight.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/382173/image/large-e5b79631fc269ec166862a0d0aea85c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/382173">Inside, the interior of the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/varnebank" target="_blank">yacht Varnebank for sale</a> was constructed in steel and finished in cherry and mahogany woods, paired with leather detailing and joinery that together create a traditional Dutch old-world charm. Her main saloon features a built-in maroon leather settee with a cherry and mahogany coffee table.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/382167/image/large-82f82913f016e1c038bbdedb701cc06a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/382167">At a volume of 88 GT, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" target="_blank">motor yacht for sale</a> can accommodate up to eight guests across four well-appointed staterooms. Her sleeping layout includes an owner’s stateroom, as well as accommodation for two crew members in one cabin.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/382176/image/large-c989fdbf743eacbc817d19044f8b9a1d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/382176">Moving outside, guests can enjoy panoramic sea views from the bridge deck, or dine alfresco at the central teak dining table on her sundeck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/382186/image/large-b687fa097650058c5691ad8366f081ce.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/382186">In terms of performance, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/van-der-molen" target="_blank">Van der Molen yacht for sale</a> is powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/286" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (Company)">Mitsubishi Heavy Industries</a> engine, giving her a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 11 knots.</p>

Van der molen yacht Varnebank for sale

The 24.08-metre Van der Molen expedition yacht Varnebank is on the market with James Nason of Fraser.